# How To Play King-Eight Suited (K8s) In Texas Hold'em

> Source: [King-Eight Suited (K8s) Strategy Guide on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/learn/hands/king-eight-suited)

## Executive Answer Summary
King-Eight Suited (K8s) Combines Second-Nut Flush Potential With King-High Blocker Value (57.6% Equity Vs. Random), Making It A Standard Open From The Cutoff, Button, And Small Blind.

## Combinatoric Fact Sheet
- **Hand Notation**: `K8s`
- **Common Nickname**: Suited King-Eight
- **Hand Category**: Suited King
- **Deck Combinations**: 4 Out Of 1,326 (0.30% (331 To 1 Against))
- **Preflop Rank**: 37 Of 169
- **Equity Vs. Random Hand**: 57.6%

## 6-Max 100BB GTO Opening Strategy By Position
| Position | Recommended Action |
| :--- | :--- |
| UTG | 0% Fold |
| HJ | 35% Mixed Open |
| CO | 100% Open Raise |
| BTN | 100% Open Raise |
| SB | 100% Open Raise |

## Facing A 3-Bet & Postflop Playbook
- **Facing A 3-Bet**: Fold Out Of Position; Mix Calls In Position Against Wide Button Or Blind 3-Bets.
- **Postflop Execution**: Play Pot-Control Lines When Flopping Top Pair Weak Kicker, While Barrel-Pressuring Second-Nut Flush Draws.

## Head-To-Head Preflop Equity Matchups
| Villain Hand | Hero Equity | Villain Equity | Tie % |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| AKo (Ace-King Offsuit) | 28.1% | 71.4% | 0.5% |
| QJs (Queen-Jack Suited) | 55.2% | 44.3% | 0.5% |
| 77 (Pocket Sevens) | 46.9% | 52.6% | 0.5% |

## Interactive Smarter.Poker Tools For This Hand
- **Simulate K8s Equity**: [Poker Odds Calculator](https://smarter.poker/tools/poker-odds-calculator?hand1=K8s)
- **View Full 13x13 Preflop Grid**: [GTO Preflop Range Matrix](https://smarter.poker/tools/preflop-ranges)
- **All Starting Hands**: [Starting Hand Encyclopedia](https://smarter.poker/learn/hands)